必须考虑到应用程序的各个方面，以确保指定了最合适的物料搬运设备并选择了最佳的搬运解决方案。
重要因素是：
1）货物和货盘或其他货物类型
a）货盘详细信息
长度；宽度; 深度; 类型，即任何基板；货叉下的托盘下垂；基板是否已倒角？二或四通方式？
b）装载细节
重量；堆放在托盘上的长度；堆放在托盘上的宽度；货物和托盘的总高度；负载类型：纸箱，袋子，麻袋等，并且是收缩包装的负载。
2）储存类型
3）堆高
4）头顶障碍物
5）行驶距离
6）表面和坡度
7）工作区域和工作
8）环境

        It is essential to consider all aspects of an application in order to ensure that the most suitable materials handling equipment is specified and the best handling solution selected.
Important factors are:
1) The load and the pallet or other load type
a) Pallet details
Length; width; depth; type i.e. any base boards; pallet underhang under forks; are the base boards chamfered? two or four way access?
b) Load details
Weight; length when stacked on pallet; width when stacked on pallet; overall height of load and pallet; type of load: cartons, bags, sacks etc. and is the load shrink wrapped.
2) Type of storage
3) Stack height
4) Overhead obstructions
5) Travel Distances
6) Surfaces and gradients
7) Working area and duty
8) Environment